Generative AI Engineer

The Mitre Corporation • See Sponsor City, WV

3d • $143,600 - $215,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Generative AI Engineer researches, develops, evaluates, and integrates generative AI and agentic AI capabilities for complex U.S. Government mission needs. The role provides technical leadership within cross-functional teams, prototypes AI solutions using generative AI, large language models, and agentic AI, and helps transition useful technologies into operational environments. The work includes analyzing data and language-processing needs, assessing AI solutions against mission data and workflows, and communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. The engineer may use MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox, including NVIDIA DGX SuperPod hardware, and AI Platform to research, develop, and evaluate generative AI capabilities. The position requires at least three days per week onsite and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance; candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for a clearance.

Requirements

• Typically requires at least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a master’s degree, or a Ph.D. with relevant experience and the ability to contribute immediately at this job step, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Recent demonstrated experience with large language model technology applications in R&D or operational settings.
• Experience prototyping or developing AI components or systems aligned with the department’s capabilities.
• Ability to apply state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques to data and natural language-processing challenges.
• Experience with Python, Linux, SQL, and tools or libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and PyTorch.
• Ability to independently learn new technologies, methods, processes, frameworks, platforms, and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain challenging technical concepts to lay and expert audiences.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance eligibility.
• Must work onsite a minimum of three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, computational linguistics, or a related discipline.
• Track record of successfully deploying AI or human language technology systems or components used by customers or stakeholders outside a laboratory or experimental setting.
• Active Department of War Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams developing and implementing AI solutions, including prototypes leveraging generative AI, large language models, and agentic AI.
• Analyze data and language-processing needs and recommend innovative solutions to mission-critical problems.
• Prototype AI systems or components based on workflow and operational mission needs, and deliver prototype solutions into operational spaces or systems using mission-relevant data.
• Evaluate technology solutions in the context of mission data and workflow needs and provide actionable recommendations.
• Explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers.
• Lead or contribute to small technical teams solving technical challenges with generative AI capabilities.
• Use MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox and AI Platform to support research, development, and evaluation of generative AI capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level